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Page 1: Renovation workbook: Part 3 Bathrooms · a luxury-look makeover, then limestone tiles, a modern free-standing bath, walk-in shower with rain-head rose and sleek vanity will also look

Whatever the style of your home, Sharon Newey has advice on how to plan and budget for your bathroom makeover.

Renovation workbook: Part 3

Bathrooms

DecoMoDeRn

GlaMouRclaSSIc

Page 2: Renovation workbook: Part 3 Bathrooms · a luxury-look makeover, then limestone tiles, a modern free-standing bath, walk-in shower with rain-head rose and sleek vanity will also look

ask yourself...• Who will use the bathroom?

• How many people will use it at a time?

• Do you need a bath or will just a shower do?

• Do you need a separate toilet?

• How much storage do you need?

• Does some storage need to be secure for medicines?

Bathroom trendsNatural tones and products, plus some texture

Vanities that look more like furniture — antiqued or with greyed or whitewashed timbers

Basins set into the vanity top, as opposed to top-mounted

Free-standing baths — they look sculptural and sexy

Large framed mirrors, as opposed to frameless mirrors

Curvier tapware and fittings, and rain-head shower roses

Larger tiles both on floors and in showers

Ladder-style heated towel rails

Colour! We’re all a bit tired of our bathrooms looking like chilly bins

Soft-close toilets — they are the ultimate luxury

Trend alertAs with other areas of the home, bathrooms are becoming softer and more whimsical in look. Gone are the dark timber sharp-edged vanities, to be replaced with those with more detailing.

As with any room of the house, it’s best to match the look of a bathroom with the overall style of the house. So, if you’re renovating a villa, a charming vintage look with tongue-and-groove panelling, a clawfoot bath and even a chandelier will be right at home.

Having said that, the bathroom is the one room where we can break free and not be so slavish to the overriding house style.

If you’re giving that same villa a luxury-look makeover, then limestone tiles, a modern free-standing bath, walk-in shower with rain-head rose and sleek vanity will also look good. In fact, this is a very flexible style that would suit any style of house.

Renovation workbook

Wet, wet, wetTwo of the big practicalities for bathrooms are that the room should be waterproof and well-ventilated. The floor and the lower part of the walls need to have a waterproofing membrane, often in the form of a rubbery paint-on product. The council will want to inspect this before tiles or coverings go down.

Fans, extractors and heaters keep moisture to a minimum and will help keep mould and mildew at bay. Shower domes are a relatively new product (www.showerdome.co.nz). They contain the steam within the shower and away from walls and ceilings. And consider demisters built into the mirror.

Will it fit?Layout is a biggie for bathrooms. You’re trying to fit objects of a certain predetermined size and shape into a small room that also has a door and probably a window too.

If it’s a simple renovation of an existing space, take a fresh look at the layout and be as critical as possible about whether it really works. You may have a different wish-list now anyway – such as a decadent double shower

Tricks for small spaces• Toilets with built-in wall cisterns

• Use a wall-hung vanity. Pedestal basins are also visually less intrusive, but come with no storage

• Hang a decent-sized mirror to reflect light and make the room appear larger

• Large floor tiles, laid on the diagonal

• Install a frameless glass shower, and have the floor tiles extend into the base of the shower

• Use a look that’s in keeping with the rest of the house for a seamless effect.

The growing ensuite You may need to rethink the size you plan to make an ensuite because large ensuites have become very popular. Ensuites used to be squashed into wardrobe-size spaces, but now decadent haven-like ensuites with a large bath, double shower and twin basins are more common and will certainly help sell your property down the line.

For more bathrooms..... Odisimus ipiciatium eostotaque intium voluptu

Designer Alex Fulton created interest in a small space with wall-to-floor tiles, changing coloured LED lighting and neon bright details.

Use mirrors to increase the sense of space.

instead of the existing poky cubicle, or two basins instead of one to ease congestion at busy times.

Many bathroom-fittings supply companies will give design advice and layout grids (check online) to help you. Or you can use a professional bathroom designer. Start with the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bathroom Association) at www.nkba.org.nz for a list of designers working in your area.

Consider twin basins in your ensuite to make the morning rush easier for a couple getting ready for work.

Protect wet areas with the Resene Kitchen & Bathroom range formulated with anti-bacterial silver and MoulDefender. Available from Resene ColorShops and Resellers.

®®

®

0800 RESENE (737 363) www.resene.co.nz

Page 3: Renovation workbook: Part 3 Bathrooms · a luxury-look makeover, then limestone tiles, a modern free-standing bath, walk-in shower with rain-head rose and sleek vanity will also look

ask yourself...• Who will use the bathroom?

• How many people will use it at a time?

• Do you need a bath or will just a shower do?

• Do you need a separate toilet?

• How much storage do you need?

• Does some storage need to be secure for medicines?

Bathroom trendsNatural tones and products, plus some texture

Vanities that look more like furniture — antiqued or with greyed or whitewashed timbers

Basins set into the vanity top, as opposed to top-mounted

Free-standing baths — they look sculptural and sexy

Large framed mirrors, as opposed to frameless mirrors

Curvier tapware and fittings, and rain-head shower roses

Larger tiles both on floors and in showers

Ladder-style heated towel rails

Colour! We’re all a bit tired of our bathrooms looking like chilly bins

Soft-close toilets — they are the ultimate luxury

Trend alertAs with other areas of the home, bathrooms are becoming softer and more whimsical in look. Gone are the dark timber sharp-edged vanities, to be replaced with those with more detailing.

As with any room of the house, it’s best to match the look of a bathroom with the overall style of the house. So, if you’re renovating a villa, a charming vintage look with tongue-and-groove panelling, a clawfoot bath and even a chandelier will be right at home.

Having said that, the bathroom is the one room where we can break free and not be so slavish to the overriding house style.

If you’re giving that same villa a luxury-look makeover, then limestone tiles, a modern free-standing bath, walk-in shower with rain-head rose and sleek vanity will also look good. In fact, this is a very flexible style that would suit any style of house.

Renovation workbook

Wet, wet, wetTwo of the big practicalities for bathrooms are that the room should be waterproof and well-ventilated. The floor and the lower part of the walls need to have a waterproofing membrane, often in the form of a rubbery paint-on product. The council will want to inspect this before tiles or coverings go down.

Fans, extractors and heaters keep moisture to a minimum and will help keep mould and mildew at bay. Shower domes are a relatively new product (www.showerdome.co.nz). They contain the steam within the shower and away from walls and ceilings. And consider demisters built into the mirror.

Will it fit?Layout is a biggie for bathrooms. You’re trying to fit objects of a certain predetermined size and shape into a small room that also has a door and probably a window too.

If it’s a simple renovation of an existing space, take a fresh look at the layout and be as critical as possible about whether it really works. You may have a different wish-list now anyway – such as a decadent double shower

Tricks for small spaces• Toilets with built-in wall cisterns

• Use a wall-hung vanity. Pedestal basins are also visually less intrusive, but come with no storage

• Hang a decent-sized mirror to reflect light and make the room appear larger

• Large floor tiles, laid on the diagonal

• Install a frameless glass shower, and have the floor tiles extend into the base of the shower

• Use a look that’s in keeping with the rest of the house for a seamless effect.

The growing ensuite You may need to rethink the size you plan to make an ensuite because large ensuites have become very popular. Ensuites used to be squashed into wardrobe-size spaces, but now decadent haven-like ensuites with a large bath, double shower and twin basins are more common and will certainly help sell your property down the line.

For more bathrooms..... Odisimus ipiciatium eostotaque intium voluptu

Designer Alex Fulton created interest in a small space with wall-to-floor tiles, changing coloured LED lighting and neon bright details.

Use mirrors to increase the sense of space.

instead of the existing poky cubicle, or two basins instead of one to ease congestion at busy times.

Many bathroom-fittings supply companies will give design advice and layout grids (check online) to help you. Or you can use a professional bathroom designer. Start with the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bathroom Association) at www.nkba.org.nz for a list of designers working in your area.

Consider twin basins in your ensuite to make the morning rush easier for a couple getting ready for work.

Protect wet areas with the Resene Kitchen & Bathroom range formulated with anti-bacterial silver and MoulDefender. Available from Resene ColorShops and Resellers.

®®

®

0800 RESENE (737 363) www.resene.co.nz

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How many bathrooms should renovators plan for? What general

bathroom advice would you offer?nadia Sakey The House Doctor

A good rule of thumb is one bathroom for every two

bedrooms. A three-bedroom home should have a full family bathroom with a master ensuite with shower.

A four-bedroom property should include a powder room near the living area. For correct lighting, mirror illumination should be placed at the sides. Overhead lighting will cast shadows in all the wrong places. The smaller the space, the lighter the colours ought to be. Mirrors are a key design element to expand the room visually.

John Walsh nZ Institute of architects The bathroom has to factor in the family’s makeup now and

in the future. A family with young children will probably not be under the same bathroom pressure as a family with teenagers, or post-teenagers who won’t leave the nest. A couple with kids in their late teens or early 20s might well feel that no matter whatever they might spend on an ensuite, it’d be worth it.

Providing amenities, ordering the space and a integrating a new bathroom with the existing house are more important than fancy fittings. Spend on architecture, ventilation, heating and planning.

A comfortable-sized bathroom for parents, one for kids and one for guests seems about right.

Glenda WhiteheadValuer, QV

The size of your property generally dictates how

many bathrooms you should install. More isn’t always better, especially if they use space better suited for other areas of the home.

Active ventilation is a must and will help the décor last. Insulation for sound should also be considered to reduce noise.

Baths are not a must, but if you are in an area that attracts young families, this will add to the saleability of your property.

Showers need to be a good size, as we all come in different shapes and sizes. In the ‘executive’ house market, you’ll find that large baths or spa baths are often a feature of a spacious oasis.

Patrick MccarthyReal-estate agent, custom Residential

When renovating for resale, consider who will buy the

home and how much it will sell for and don’t get carried away.

There is an expectation from buyers that if a property has been renovated in the past five years, it should have a least two bathrooms. Buyers would also expect heated towel rails, underfloor heating, extractor fans and quality tapware. Include natural light wherever possible.

The latest fashion accessory in higher-end homes is the powder room, a separate toilet with hand basin close to the living areas.

Tackling a renovation project and need some advice from the experts? Send your questions for our panel to [email protected], or post on our facebook page.

ask the experts

Paint tipIn wet areas, moisture can lead to moss and mould. On painted surfaces, mould looks like dirt and is usually black, but sometimes can be brown or green. If you wet the surface and rub, mould will show up as slime.

Unless it’s removed quickly, mould penetrates the body of the paint and once established, will grow through subsequent paint coatings. Clean off mould by thoroughly cleaning down to remove all loose material and treat with Resene Moss & Mould Killer, diluted to pack instructions with water.

When the mould has been de-colourised, which shows it has been killed, wash to remove residues. Then prepare the surfaces correctly and paint over them. Don’t be tempted to paint over mould, as it will just grow through the paint.

Create a palette from objects that inspire you. See if colours and swatches will work together.

Renovation workbook

next issue Kitchens! Renovating the most expensive room in the house needs careful planning. We cover floorplans, cabinetry, surfaces, appliances and accessories in your complete kitchen makeover guide.

Money-saving tips• Get a variety of quotes from tradespeople, with quality in mind.

• The biggest saving can be made with your fittings. A bath, for example, can cost anything from $400 to more than $5000; a toilet from $200 to $1500.

• Love expensive fittings? Treat yourself to one top-end product, a gorgeous tap perhaps.

• Floor tiles can be chilly without underfloor heating. Consider heating just a ‘path’ from the door to the toilet and shower.

• Fit timers to underfloor heating and towel rails to save power. See Clean & Green, p49.